- What skills/abilities do you feel musicians need to have to be successful in the 21st century? (besides just being able to play their instrument)
- Looking at the musicians currently pursuing music careers, what are their strengths and what are their weaknesses?
- How important is it for an aspiring musician to focus on their instrument vs focus on learning the industry?
- Tell us a little bit about any changes you foresee in the music industry in the next 5-15 years (and beyond). What do you think this means for students currently aspiring to careers in the music industry?
- Besides becoming proficient in their instruments, what types of technologies should our students be proficient at using that would give them a better shot at making careers in the music industry?
- What was the best learning/educational experience you have had that prepared you for a career in music?
- If you were going to design a 21st century school from the ground up, what are three key features you would include? These features could be physical (building features), pedagogical (teaching techniques/approach), structural (curriculum, schedule, etc.), technological (specific tools/software/experiences), type of staff, etc.
- When we're done today, what's the one most important "take-away" message you'd like our teachers and students to hear?
